Home - Floridian Partners LLC Floridian Partners LLC is a full service Florida based consulting firm operating throughout the state of Florida The firm s core services include government relations public affairs and crisis management We operate offices in Tallahassee Fort Lauderdale and Miami and provide services at all levels of government We have the relationships and know how to access key decision makers on any given client matter whether to impact proposed state legislation a local or state agency regulation local government ordinance the state budget or a local or state purchasing opportunity The strength of our firm lies in the sophisticated professionals who form our team and bring together a wider range of subject matter expertise as well as strong government advocacy communications and crisis management experience We recognize that our clients are not just looking for lobbying but need a firm that understands politics policy public private partnership stakeholder engagement public opinion corporate reputation and business strategy Our client base is varied and ranges from Fortune 500 companies to non profit agencies local governments and sole proprietorships We understand that our success is measured by the success of our clients and our mission is to provide the highest level of professional service

What We Do - Floridian Partners LLC Profiles Teye Reeves Team Profiles Cory Guzzo Team Profiles Samantha Senne Team Profiles Richard Koon Team Profiles Julie Caputo Team Profiles Gary Guzzo Team Profiles Rodney Barreto Team Profiles Tim Riera Gomez Floridian Partners LLC Government Relations Public Affairs Practice Areas Government Relations Public Affairs Crisis Management Connected Experienced Successful We maximize our experience and strengths with a proven successful bipartisan philosophy We work collaboratively across with key stakeholders and influencers bring solutions to our clients issues Our high ethical standards root the Floridian Partners team We have a team oriented culture that places the client s needs first At Floridian Partners we operate as a team so when a client hires us in one region of Florida they have all the resources of our entire group rather than that of a single individual Another benefit of our team approach is our ability to bring together highly qualified and experienced professionals who work tirelessly for our clients Our collegial approach assures our clients the depth and breadth of the Floridian Partners experienced team and helps us produce significant results At Floridian Partners we draw upon our experience and relationships to develop and implement targeted and effective strategies on behalf of

Government Relations - Floridian Partners LLC ins and outs of the competitive process whether at the state or local level We work with our clients to educate staff and elected officials as to best practices and the pros and cons of specific approaches or provisions of a competitive process and we help our clients with the strategic approach and drafting of their responses Once a submittal takes place we navigate the selection process and political process to put our clients in the best position to win Floridian Partners collectively has over 55 years of state and federal advocacy experience in issues concerning health care appropriations regulatory compliance and legislative matters Specific areas of expertise include but are not limited to State and federal legislative lobbying Healthcare appropriations Medicaid and Medicare regulatory compliance Medicaid and Medicare financing Provider and facility regulatory compliance and Business development and strategic consulting Health care is one of the firm s largest practice areas and as a result the firm s expertise in health care issues is deep and diversified at both the state and federal level The health care practice group is led by Jorge Chamizo Patrick Maloy Rich Koon and Brian May all of whom have directly participated in every major legislative or regulatory initiative in the health care market since 1994 Floridian Partners team of insurance and financial services professionals has provided consulting and lobbying services to insurers for nearly three decades With four former regulators in the firm we are well positioned to provide the most effective representation to insurance carriers or private sector entities doing business in Florida The firm specializes in all lines of insurance including but not limited to Property Insurance Private Passenger and Commercial Auto Commercial Insurance Workers Compensation Medical Malpractice Life Insurance Health Insurance Annuities Agent and Agencies and Reinsurance Carriers rely on Floridian Partners to provide advice and counsel regarding matters before the following governmental entities Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Florida Department of Financial Services Florida Office of Financial Regulation Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund and Other residual markets and guaranty funds Our firm maintains excellent relationships with the leadership and staff of these organizations Floridian Partners provides a variety of services relating to insurance regulation to its clients These services include but are not limited to Rate and Form Filings Company Formations Insurer Capital Raises De mutualizations Mutual Holding Company Formation Re domestication of Foreign Carriers Mergers and Acquisitions Market Conduct Examinations Expansion of Lines of Business Other Regulatory Matters Confronting Insurers Unfair Trade Practices Regulatory Rule Development and Financial Examinations The insurance regulatory team is composed of Brian May Rich Koon Patrick Maloy Charlie Dudley and Teye Reeves As government resources become less and less scarce the opportunity for partnerships with the private sector continues to grow Whether in the form of design build and finance or simply just operations we have helped numerous clients create and realize the opportunity to participate as the private sector partner to government on large capital and operations projects at

Public Affairs - Floridian Partners LLC picture levels Once the assessment phase is completed Floridian Partners team will tailor a strategic plan and implement a results oriented solutions based campaign Media Relations Floridian Partners utilizes our knowledge of media outlets and media markets around the state to reach specific blocks of supporters and decision makers We use every possible tool at our disposal to generate the best possible outcome for our clients Clear and concise messaging lays the foundation for all communication to government officials media and the public at large Leveraging skills honed in the political arena Floridian Partners will help you develop key strategic messages that move agendas and resonate with those who matter most your elected officials your customers and your community When you have something important to say it s time to call Floridian Partners Earned Media Representing our clients in all the various forms of media is an important part of our overall public advocacy strategy With our Earned Media strategies we employ our experience and insight to place effective messages across Florida s robust media landscape Combined with our Grassroots and Grasstops advocacy we generate support through large numbers of letters to the editor thoughtful op ed pieces blog postings and many other message focused media placements Earned media is an effective way to engage and mobilize our coalition allies and apply our communication skills to reach a wide audience through multiple diverse outlets including mainstream and minority newspapers radio television and internet media Grassroots Grasstops Outreach Through grassroots strategies we quickly build effective broad coalitions of allies who appeal to our targets via meetings emails social media telephone calls and letters When it comes to political influence nothing beats constituency contact Traditional Grassroots and Grasstops campaigns coupled with the new social media tools have proven even more effective in

Crisis Management - Floridian Partners LLC that such a plan must be nimble and adaptable to a dynamic crisis environment After the immediate crisis has past our team continues to monitor and modify messaging and helps companies as they transition back to a normalcy Successful Crisis Management Crisis Preparedness Issues Management Labor or Restructuring Communications Litigation Communications Reputation Management Successful crisis management requires the recognition of four new realities News tweets it doesn t break Today s crisis news moves faster than ever shortening the timeframe a company has to respond Stakeholder expectations demand active leadership from companies facing crisis situations So to be successful at crisis management companies must do more and do it quickly Authentic communication and engagement are crucial As businesses respond to crises they must continue to meet the stakeholder expectations Every crisis has a different arc as does the resulting news coverage and social media conversations Floridian Partners crisis management team understands today s archetype help to guide our clients through its challenges every day whether we re helping clients prepare for the worst case scenario or responding to a crisis Crisis Preparedness Our crisis preparedness training draws on Floridian Partners crisis management expertise and helps prepare clients by providing simulated flips turns and pressures of a real crisis Issues Management Public opinion directly influences political decisions Floridian Partners are experts in managing issue advocacy campaigns that provide third party support necessary to maximize direct lobbying efforts From coalition building to earned media development to grassroots advocacy Floridian Partners has the full service expertise to advance your issue at the Capitol local courthouse and within your community Our team provides counsel to address a wide variety of potential issues that can have an adverse impact on an organization s reputation from natural disasters to cyber security Labor or Restructuring Communications One

Case Studies - Floridian Partners LLC contract matters BurgerFi Government Relations Our firm guided BurgerFi a national chain of gourmet hamburger restaurants through the process of obtaining several restaurant licenses and liquor licenses We were also responsible for completing the Plan Review and licensing process for the first several locations that BurgerFi established in Florida John Deere Legislative lobbying Floridian Partners serves as the lead lobbying firm for John Deere and was successful during the 2011 legislative session in assisting in the passage of Senate Bill 142 which will ensure that Florida s juries have the ability to hear all relevant facts in products liability cases During the 2012 legislative session Floridian Partners was also successful in passing a titling exemption for farm equipment and an exemption for dealers of industrial equipment from having to register as repossession agents in Florida Harley Davidson Government Relations Floridian Partners serves as the lead lobbying firm for Harley Davidson and during the 2012 session successfully led an effort to pass legislation that clarified how license plates can be mounted on certain motorcycles This clarification resulted in the savings of millions of dollars for Harley Davidson Florida Insurance Council For the past 15 years Floridian Partners has served as the lead lobbying firm for the property and casualty section of the Florida Insurance Council FIC the largest insurance trade association in the state During the 2011 legislative session our firm had the opportunity to help create draft and pass Senate Bill 408 Property Insurance Reform The legislation provided much needed reform to the property insurance market in order to increase competition and predictability in the marketplace SB 408 was considered to be one of the most comprehensive insurance packages ever passed in the state Prior to the 2012 session our firm worked with Governor Rick Scott and CFO Jeff Atwater to elevate reform of Florida s Personal Injury Protection PIP insurance crisis to be a top priority for legislative action For the first time in many years the legislature passed significant PIP reform which was signed into law Florida Cable Floridian Partners has served as the lead lobbying firm for the Florida Cable and Telecommunications Association FCTA which represents all the major cable companies that operate in Florida for the past 12 years The 2007 legislative session was a pivotal year for the telecommunications industry In our capacity as the lead firm for the cable industry the firm crafted legislation developed and implemented a strategic plan that resulted in a legislative package that transformed the way cable companies operate in the state In 2012 our firm led the efforts to reform Florida s Communications Services Tax working with the Department of Revenue and in coalition with the telecommunications companies This legislation allows communications providers to bundle taxable and nontaxable goods and services while only paying taxes on the taxable portion as allocated in the provider s books and records Miami Dolphins Government relations public affairs and public private partnerships Floridian Partners led the Dolphins effort with Miami Dade County to

Our Offices - Floridian Partners LLC Profiles Julie Caputo Team Profiles Gary Guzzo Team Profiles Rodney Barreto Team Profiles Tim Riera Gomez Our Offices Locations Tallahassee Office Miami Office Fort Lauderdale Office Floridian Partners LLC offers unparalleled access to top government decision makers on both a local and state level Our offices are conveniently located throughout the State of Florida Our ability to work cohesively as a team and the strength the relationships each office carries